I have been a resident of Northbrook for over 20 years, and have been a Y member for just as long. The Y is much more than a place to work out for me. It is a gathering place for some of my dearest friends and a place where I can get the support to accomplish some of my goals in life. It was a vital part of my training program to complete a 60-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and three Chicago Marathons.

These days, the quiet and calm that I receive from yoga class is priceless. And now I’m reaching towards a childhood dream of becoming a ballerina as I register for the Adult Beginners Ballet Class!

- Susanna Fong